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Houston's restaurant scene is an ever revolving door of openings and closings. This year, the Bayou City welcomed its share of newcomers but nothing lasts forever. While 2014 was a record year for new restaurant openings, the city also saw a slew of closures. As we countdown to our Year in Eater 2014 coverage — which includes the most notable closings and openings of 2014 — take a look back at restaurants and bars that opened and closed in July.
Openings in July 2014
Conroe
Carl’s Jr. - 2026 Interstate 45 N, 77301
Dunkin’ Donuts - 800 N 336 Loop W, 77303
Russo’s New York Pizzeria - 3915 W Davis St, Ste 180, 77304
Galveston
Camarones Coastal Tex-Mex - 6310 Heards Lane, Ste 1, 77551
Hemingway’s - 904 Avenue M, 77550
Riondo’s Ristorante - 2328 Strand St, 77550
Stuttgarden Tavern On the Strand - 2110 Strand St, 77550
Houston
Anna’s Gourmet Greek - Food Truck
Asia 9 - 2352 S Dairy Ashford Rd, 77077
Botanitas - 826 Edgebrook, 77034
BTG-670 - Food Truck
Chowpatty Chat Co. - 5711 Hillcroft Ave, Ste A-3, 77036
Co Muoi Quan - 12319 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 600, 77072
Darwin’s Theory - 33 Waugh Dr , 77007
Frenchy’s Chicken - 802 Rankin Rd, Ste A1, 77073
Glazed the Doughnut Cafe - 1333 Old Spanish Trail, Ste 100-E, 77054
Gyro King Food Truck - 2424 Old Spanish Trail, 77054
Hicks House Cajun Cafe - 5400 Pinemont, Ste 102, 77092
Holley’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar - 3201 Louisiana St, Ste 101, 77006
I Heart Boba - 4927 Hwy 6 N, 77084
Julep - 1919 Washington Ave, Ste A, 77007
La Madeleine Country French Café - 2423 Katy Fwy, Ste E, 77007
Lone Star Samwiches - Food Truck
Maryam’s Cafe - 315 W 19th St, 77008
Moderno Tacos & Tex-Mex - 10455 Briar Forest Dr, Ste 150, 77042
One Love Juice & Smoothie Co. - 3030 Travis St, 77006
Pho & Crab Restaurant - 14741 Memorial Dr, 77079
Quite A Stir - Food Truck
Revelry on Richmond - 1613 Richmond Ave, 77006
Revolve Kitchen + Bar - 2525 West Loop South Fwy, 77027
RG Grill - 1020 Holcombe Blvd, Ste 102, 77030
Rosati’s Pizza - 1731 Federal Rd, 77015
Slap Yo Daddy Surf N Turf - Food Truck
Smashburger - 17747 Tomball Pkwy, 77064
Snap Kitchen -1200 McKinney St, Ste 545, 77010
Texas Enchilada House - 302 W Crosstimbers St, 77018
TF 99 Chinese Cafe - 17001 FM 529 Rd, 77095
The Bird Food Truck - Food Truck
The El Cantina Superior - 602 Studewood St, 77007
The Pickled Pig - Food Truck
True Food Kitchen - 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Ste 180, 77056
Humble
The Fry Bro’s Native Fusion - Food Truck
Katy
Newk’s Eatery - 20802 Katy Fwy, 77449
Sammy’s Sports Grill and Bar - 9550 Spring Green Blvd, Ste 400, 77494
The Iced Cupcake - 21927 Katy Fwy, 77450
Kemah
Hubcap Grill - 800 Bradford Ave, 77565
League City
Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins - 2340 Marina Bay Dr, 77573
Magnolia
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 32910 FM 2978, 77354
Missouri City
Frenchy’s Chicken - 1737 FM 2234 TX Pkwy, 77029
Hana Japanese and Chinese Cuisine - 6210 Hwy 6 S, Ste B, 77459
Montgomery
Tony’s Italian Delicatessen - 16283 Texas Hwy 105, Ste 9, 77316
Walden Road Pizza - 12820 Walden Rd, Ste 5, 77356
Pearland
Pollo Tropical - 11400 W Broadway St, 77584
Spring
Charro Potato - 8423 Cinnamon Run, 77389
Fratellini Ristorante Italiano - 8905 Louetta Rd, 77379
I-45 Diner - 19790 Interstate 45, 77373
The Farm Drinkery - 16646 Champions Forest Dr, 77379
Stafford
Dilpasand Mithai & Snacks - 867 Dulles Ave, Ste G, 77477
Sugar Land
Kwality Ice Cream - 13425 University Blvd, Ste. 450, 77479
Ky Ans Kitchen - 11134 Hwy 6, Ste 216, 77498
Rita’s Italian Ice - 1226 Museum Square Dr, Ste 600, 77479
Texas City
America’s Icehouse - 622 6th St N, 77590
The Woodlands
DrinkabiliTEA Cafe - 3335 College Park Dr, Ste 400, 77384
Webster
Ameer Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - 1227 Bay Area Blvd, 77058
Closings in July 2014
Deer Park
Bosa Donuts - 3117 Center St (Deer Park)
Houston
Addix - 33 Waugh Dr
BAMBU Desserts & Drinks - 10613 Bellaire Blvd, Ste A-150 (moved to 10613 Bellaire Blvd, Ste A-168)
Cove Cold Bar - 2502 Algerian Way
Daniel Wong’s Kitchen - 4566 Bissonnet St
Happy’s Pizza - 7903 Beechnut St
Haven - 2502 Algerian Way
I Heart Cupcakes - 13429 Briar Forest Dr
Pappas Seafood House - 12010 East Fwy
OTC Midtown Pizza Grill & Patio Bar - 2708 Bagby
The City Oven - 2802 White Oak Dr
Trenza - 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-230
Valentino - 2525 West South Loop
Vin Bar - 2525 West South Loop
Katy
Katy Cajun - 406 Grand Pkwy, Ste 400
Missouri City
Pollo Campero - 6324 Hwy 6
The Woodlands
Viva Itacate - 544 Sawdust Rd